About this podcast
Welcome to The Memoir Method Podcast, hosted by Charlotte Wilson, reader, writer, and memoir editor. Join Charlotte she dives into the captivating world of memoir, guiding both writers and avid readers on an enlightening and motivating journey. This podcast is for the writer who wants to write her memoir smarter, not harder. She wants to not only learn writing techniques but also mindsets and perspectives that will make her writing time more focused and effective. She's here because she knows that her story matters and that she's destined to make an impact with her words.
In each episode, Charlotte invites you to explore the impact of memoir and the stories that shape our lives. In bite-sized episodes Charlotte brings common memoir stumbling blocks into the spotlight and teaches listeners why these blindspots show up and how to address them. Charlotte loves to help writers discover what it is they didn't know they didn't know. She's here to be a support, a cheerleader, and a guide for the memoir writer. Let's go!
Episodes
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- 154: Self-Publishing Workshop, Part 3: An Interview with Mel Kinghorn · 1 h 2 minThis episode is the final part of our self-publishing workshop. Today I’m talking with my long-time client and friend, Melinda Kinghorn. She self-published her memoir, Walking…
- 153: Does the Published Book Really Matter? · 15 minThis episode is for the writer who really, really wants a published book. I know that desire can be all-consuming and it comes from a deeply passionate and aligned place in your…
- 152: Self-Publishing Workshop, Part 2: The Editor’s Side · 12 minThis episode is part two in a three-part series, the Self-Publishing Workshop. This is where I’m going to let you know that, even as the editor, there are some things I don’t…
- 151: Self-Publishing Workshop, Part 1: So You Want to Self-Publish Your Memoir · 18 minThis episode is for the writer who is looking at their publishing options. In 2026, the publishing routes available to you are many, and I want you to have the tools you need to…
- 150: 5 Ways You’re Making Your Writing Life Harder · 25 minThis episode is for the writer whose writing life feels hard. You know the feeling: you know you should be writing, but you don’t. Or you sit down to write but every word that…
- 149: Do You Live a Creative Life? · 19 minThis episode is for the writer who thinks that they have writer’s block. What else could it be? You’re not feeling inspired, and every time you sit down to draft, you stare at…
- 148: 5 Signs You’re Ready to Put Yourself in the Room · 24 minThis episode is for the writer who is nervous to put themselves out there. I know that writing and sharing that writing are vulnerable moves to make, and I also know that putting…
- 147: When Is the Right Time to Invest in an Editor? · 24 minThis episode is for the writer who is intrigued by editors, maybe has tried investing in an editor, but doesn’t know when to pull the trigger on this investment of time, energy…
- 146: What It Looks Like to Take Your Own Writing Seriously · 24 minThis episode is for the writer who has been listening to the episodes this month and still isn’t sure what it actually looks like in practice to take your own writing seriously…
- 145: What an Editor Can’t Do for You · 18 minThis episode is for the memoir writer who is waiting for the right editor to finally make her feel like a “real writer.” I get to be honest with you: that's not what editors are…
- 144: Do Others Take Your Writing Seriously? · 17 minThis episode is for the writer who wants to take themselves seriously and to be taken seriously by others. Today I want to point out some key faulty lines of thinking that can…
- 143: 3 Writing Breakthroughs That Changed Everything · 20 minThis episode is for the memoir writer who is wondering whether working on her memoir with real structure and support could actually move the needle. Today I’m pulling back the…
- 142: What to Do If You Haven’t Opened Your Manuscript in Months · 20 minThis episode is for the writer who hasn’t opened up their manuscript in a few months. Maybe your summer got crazy, and you can’t even remember what you last worked on. Or maybe…
- 141: Talent Doesn’t Matter in Memoir Writing (at Least as Much as You Think It Does) · 16 minThis episode is for the writer with massive imposter syndrome, who is convinced that they do not have the innate talent it takes to write a memoir. I want this episode to be a…
- 140: AI and Memoir Writing · 20 minThis episode is for the writer who has either used AI in their drafting or has contemplated using AI to draft. AI is a polarizing topic right now, and people have big feelings…
- 139: 3 People Who Should Never Write a Memoir · 18 minThis episode is for the writer who is nervous about taking their writing seriously. You want to, but you’re not quite sure what that is supposed to look like, especially because…
- 138: The Dangers of Treating Your Writing Like a Hobby · 17 minThis episode is for the writer who dips in and out of their writing. You’re probably not a full-time writer and your creative work is more likely to follow bursts of inspiration…
- 137: Why You Can’t Stick to a Writing Routine · 23 minThis episode is for the memoir writer who has tried every writing routine and none of them have stuck. You've done the morning pages, the word count goals, the time blocking, and…
- 136: 3 Things Standing Between You and Your Creative Flow · 15 minThis episode is for the memoir writer who keeps trying to fix her writing process but can't figure out why nothing is sticking. Today I'm sharing the framework I've built after…
- 135: 3 Sneaky Signs that Writer’s Block Shows Up in Your Life · 14 minThis episode is for the writer who doesn’t think that they have writer’s block. I’m not talking about the writer who opens her computer and stares the blinking cursor; that’s…
